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Hieu
BoyMeaning of Hieu: Vietnamese: 'filial piety' or 'respect'
Hieu is a boy's name most strongly associated with Vietnamese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7947th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7947
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
864
First recorded 1976 · peak 1984
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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